SSC CGL Mock – Tier II Paper I Mock Test 06 – Section II · Part B · General Awareness
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1.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about emergency provisions:
I. A proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by Parliament within one month.
II. A Presidential order during an emergency cannot suspend Arts. 21 and 22.
III. President's Rule in a State can last at most three years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. A proclamation of National Emergency must be approved by Parliament within one month.
II. A Presidential order during an emergency cannot suspend Arts. 21 and 22.
III. President's Rule in a State can last at most three years.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Answer: Only two. Statement II is wrong – Art.
2.
Match the followingMatch the plant hormone (List I) with one of its effects (List II):
List I: P. Ethylene Q. Abscisic acid R. Gibberellin S. Cytokinin
List II: 1. bolting in cabbage 2. stomatal closure 3. fruit ripening 4. delays leaf senescence
List I: P. Ethylene Q. Abscisic acid R. Gibberellin S. Cytokinin
List II: 1. bolting in cabbage 2. stomatal closure 3. fruit ripening 4. delays leaf senescence
Correct Answer: A [P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4]
Explanation:
Ethylene – fruit ripening; Abscisic acid – stomatal closure; Gibberellin – bolting in cabbage; Cytokinin – delays leaf senescence.
3.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about industrial policy:
I. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 kept arms and ammunition, atomic energy and railways as State monopolies.
II. The New Industrial Policy of 1991 kept licensing for only 18 industries.
III. The Maharatna scheme for large central public sector enterprises was approved in 2009.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 kept arms and ammunition, atomic energy and railways as State monopolies.
II. The New Industrial Policy of 1991 kept licensing for only 18 industries.
III. The Maharatna scheme for large central public sector enterprises was approved in 2009.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: C [All three]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: State monopoly in arms and ammunition, atomic energy, railways; NIP 24 July 1991: licensing only for 18 industries; Maharatna scheme approved 2009, introduced by DPE OM No.
4.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. A member of the UPSC holds office for six years or until the age of 65.
II. The CAG holds office for five years or until the age of 65.
I. A member of the UPSC holds office for six years or until the age of 65.
II. The CAG holds office for five years or until the age of 65.
Correct Answer: A [Only I]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong – CAG term 6 years or 65 under the CAG's (DPC) Act, 1971.
5.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. India's first national park, Hailey National Park (1936), is now called Jim Corbett.
II. Cheetahs from Namibia were released in Kuno National Park in 2022.
I. India's first national park, Hailey National Park (1936), is now called Jim Corbett.
II. Cheetahs from Namibia were released in Kuno National Park in 2022.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: Hailey National Park 1936 (now Jim Corbett) was India's first national park; Cheetahs from Namibia released in Kuno National Park, MP in 2022.
6.
Match the followingMatch the protected area (List I) with the animal it is known for (List II):
List I: P. Kanha Q. Eravikulam R. Hemis S. Dachigam
List II: 1. Nilgiri tahr 2. hangul 3. barasingha 4. snow leopard
List I: P. Kanha Q. Eravikulam R. Hemis S. Dachigam
List II: 1. Nilgiri tahr 2. hangul 3. barasingha 4. snow leopard
Correct Answer: C [P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2]
Explanation:
Kanha – barasingha; Eravikulam – Nilgiri tahr; Hemis – snow leopard; Dachigam – hangul.
7.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about soils:
I. Alluvial soils cover about 40 per cent of India's area.
II. Arid soils are rich in humus.
III. Peaty soils are rich in humus and organic matter.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. Alluvial soils cover about 40 per cent of India's area.
II. Arid soils are rich in humus.
III. Peaty soils are rich in humus and organic matter.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong – lack humus and moisture.
8.
Matching pairsLook at these festivals and the States where they are celebrated. Which one is linked correctly?
Correct Answer: A [Chapchar Kut – Mizoram]
Explanation:
Correct pair: Chapchar Kut – Mizoram; the other pairs are mismatched.
9.
True/False drillConsider the following statements:
I. The Ashoka Chakra ranks above the Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra.
II. Major Somnath Sharma received the first Param Vir Chakra.
III. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces under Art. 53(2).
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. The Ashoka Chakra ranks above the Kirti Chakra and the Shaurya Chakra.
II. Major Somnath Sharma received the first Param Vir Chakra.
III. The President is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces under Art. 53(2).
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: C [All three]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: Ashoka > Kirti > Shaurya Chakra (other than face of the enemy); Maj Somnath Sharma received the first Param Vir Chakra (posthumous) for action in Kashmir, November 1947; President is Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces –…
10.
Humayun's tomb, set in a charbagh, was designed by:
Correct Answer: C [Mirak Mirza Ghiyas]
Explanation:
Mughal: Humayun's tomb (Bega Begum, Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, charbagh).
11.
True/False drillConsider the following statements:
I. Al₂O₃ is an amphoteric oxide.
II. Beryllium and aluminium show a diagonal relationship.
III. BF₃ is an example of an expanded octet.
IV. The bond order of N₂ is 3.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. Al₂O₃ is an amphoteric oxide.
II. Beryllium and aluminium show a diagonal relationship.
III. BF₃ is an example of an expanded octet.
IV. The bond order of N₂ is 3.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: C [Only three]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – Octet-rule exceptions: BF₃ (incomplete), PCl₅ and SF₆ (expanded), NO (odd electron).
12.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements:
I. The IMF and the IBRD came out of the Bretton Woods conference of July 1944.
II. The Chinese renminbi was added to the SDR basket on 1 October 2016.
I. The IMF and the IBRD came out of the Bretton Woods conference of July 1944.
II. The Chinese renminbi was added to the SDR basket on 1 October 2016.
Correct Answer: C [Both I and II]
Explanation:
All the statements are correct: IMF and IBRD from Bretton Woods conference July 1944; renminbi added 1 October 2016.
13.
Matching pairsMemorials (samadhis) are matched to leaders below. Which match is incorrect?
Correct Answer: A [Kisan Ghat – Rajiv Gandhi]
Explanation:
Wrong pair: Kisan Ghat – Rajiv Gandhi – Kisan Ghat – memorial of Chaudhary Charan Singh (name meaning: farmer – the farmers' leader).
14.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about waves and sound:
I. S-waves pass through liquids as well as solids.
II. A distinct echo is heard if the reflected sound arrives at least 0.05 s after the original.
III. Sound bends towards warmer air, so it carries farther on cold still nights.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. S-waves pass through liquids as well as solids.
II. A distinct echo is heard if the reflected sound arrives at least 0.05 s after the original.
III. Sound bends towards warmer air, so it carries farther on cold still nights.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: D [None]
Explanation:
Statement I is wrong; Statement II is wrong; Statement III is wrong – P-waves longitudinal (solids and liquids), S-waves transverse (solids only); Echo needs ≥ 0.1 s; Sound bends towards cooler air – carries farther on cold still nights (refraction of sound).
15.
In October 2026 the CCEA approved the sale of what share of IDBI Bank to an entity of Fairfax Financial Holdings?
Correct Answer: D [60.72%]
Explanation:
The CCEA approved sale of 60.72% of IDBI Bank (30.48% from the Government, 30.24% from LIC) to 10955230 Canada Inc., a Fairfax Financial Holdings entity, for Rs 52,878.08 crore (as on 14-10-2026, PIB).
16.
Chronological orderArrange these Supreme Court cases in chronological order:
1. Shankari Prasad
2. Waman Rao
3. I. R. Coelho
4. Sajjan Singh
1. Shankari Prasad
2. Waman Rao
3. I. R. Coelho
4. Sajjan Singh
Correct Answer: C [1, 4, 2, 3]
Explanation:
Shankari Prasad (1951) → Sajjan Singh (1965) → Waman Rao (1981) → I.
17.
Matching pairsEveryday observations are paired with the physical idea that explains them. Find the mismatch.
Correct Answer: D [Life jackets – Viscosity]
Explanation:
Wrong pair: Life jackets – Viscosity – life jackets (buoyancy examples).
18.
India's national celebration of World Tourism Day 2026 was held at:
Correct Answer: B [Bharat Mandapam]
Explanation:
India marked World Tourism Day 2026 at Bharat Mandapam; the theme was 'Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism' (as on 27-09-2026, PIB).
19.
Statement-basedConsider the following statements about metallurgy:
I. Froth flotation, using pine oil, is used to concentrate sulphide ores.
II. Carbonate ores heated in limited air undergo roasting.
I. Froth flotation, using pine oil, is used to concentrate sulphide ores.
II. Carbonate ores heated in limited air undergo roasting.
Correct Answer: A [Only I]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong – calcination: carbonate ore in limited air (ZnCO₃ → ZnO + CO₂).
20.
Statement-basedWith reference to the Charter Acts, consider the following statements:
I. The Charter Act of 1853 renewed the Company's charter for twenty years.
II. The Charter Act of 1833 created the office of Governor-General of India.
I. The Charter Act of 1853 renewed the Company's charter for twenty years.
II. The Charter Act of 1833 created the office of Governor-General of India.
Correct Answer: B [Only II]
Explanation:
Statement I is wrong – no fixed period (Dalhousie).
21.
Chronological orderArrange the following in chronological order:
1. First Tarapore committee on capital account convertibility
2. ECGC set up
3. LERMS introduced
4. Devaluation of the rupee of June 1966
1. First Tarapore committee on capital account convertibility
2. ECGC set up
3. LERMS introduced
4. Devaluation of the rupee of June 1966
Correct Answer: D [2, 4, 3, 1]
Explanation:
ECGC set up (1957) → Devaluation of the rupee of June 1966 (1966) → LERMS introduced (1992) → First Tarapore committee on capital account convertibility (1997).
22.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about immunity:
I. B-lymphocytes produce antibodies.
II. Colostrum gives the newborn passive immunity through IgA antibodies.
III. The thymus is a secondary lymphoid organ.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. B-lymphocytes produce antibodies.
II. Colostrum gives the newborn passive immunity through IgA antibodies.
III. The thymus is a secondary lymphoid organ.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement III is wrong – Primary lymphoid organs: bone marrow and thymus.
23.
True/False drillConsider the following statements about the Harappan civilisation:
I. Its bricks followed a standard ratio of 1:2:4.
II. Its script was written from left to right.
III. Its weights were made of chert.
How many of the above statements are correct?
I. Its bricks followed a standard ratio of 1:2:4.
II. Its script was written from left to right.
III. Its weights were made of chert.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: B [Only two]
Explanation:
Statement II is wrong – written right to left.
24.
Match the followingMatch List I with List II:
List I: P. Senguttuvan Q. Karikala R. Nedunjeliyan S. Ilango
List II: 1. Talaiyalanganam 2. battle of Venni 3. Pattini (Kannagi) cult 4. Silappadikaram
List I: P. Senguttuvan Q. Karikala R. Nedunjeliyan S. Ilango
List II: 1. Talaiyalanganam 2. battle of Venni 3. Pattini (Kannagi) cult 4. Silappadikaram
Correct Answer: A [P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-4]
Explanation:
Senguttuvan – Pattini (Kannagi) cult; Karikala – battle of Venni; Nedunjeliyan – Talaiyalanganam; Ilango – Silappadikaram.
25.
INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate, was commissioned in July 2026 at:
Correct Answer: C [Visakhapatnam]
Explanation:
INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A stealth frigate built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, was commissioned at Visakhapatnam (as on 11-07-2026, PIB).
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